Director, Strategic Development Communications

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Director of Strategic Development Communications to lead content strategy and editorial support for philanthropic proposals, reports, and donor communications. This role focuses on gifts ranging from $1 million to $10 million and collaborates with Individual Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations, and Campaign teams.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of philanthropy writing experience, with strong writing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, English or related field.
• Seven years’ experience with philanthropy writing and gift proposals of $1M+; health care or higher education preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication; able to articulate mission and campaign vision with diplomacy.
• Professional demeanor with strong collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Transform philanthropic propositions into proposals, cases for support, talking points and presentations for donors.
• Oversee quality and consistency of donor communications within the Donor Communications area.
• Lead strategy for a defined segment of strategic development communications and monitor performance.
• Coach junior gift officers on best practices for strategic communications and editorial review.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality donor communications that advance fundraising goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interviewing skills

AP style familiar

Professional demeanor

Team leadership

Healthcare philanthropy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/marketing/english or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Director of Strategic Development Communications to lead content strategy and editorial support for philanthropic proposals, reports, and donor communications. This role focuses on gifts ranging from $1 million to $10 million and collaborates with Individual Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations, and Campaign teams.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of philanthropy writing experience, with strong writing,